SRINAGAR, Nov 17: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives in a bus accident in Saudi Arabia’s Medina.

Over 40 Indians were on board the bus that reportedly collided with an oil tanker at around 1:30 am (IST) and most of the deceased appeared to be Indians, officials said. The bus was learnt to be on its way from Mecca to Medina.

Hyderabad Police Commissioner V C Sajjanar put the toll at 45, saying a total of 54 people from the city had left for the pilgrimage recently.

“Chief Minister has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic accident involving a bus carrying Indian pilgrims in Medina, Saudi Arabia early this morning. He has extended his heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved families and prayed for the speedy recovery of the i

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